Security - District

OVERVIEW:

To ensure that students, district personnel and premises are safe and secure; to maintain order; to enforce district and school policies; to respond to all incoming security calls according to established policies and procedures.

QUALIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or GED required; college preferred
• Ability to communicate effectively with students, staff, parents and public; good verbal and written communication skills; maintain confidentiality
• Ability to adapt to stressful situations
• Experience working with youth and public preferred
• Knowledge of Arizona laws pertaining to schools and youth preferred
• Experience in law enforcement or school security preferred
• Knowledge of drugs and alcohol and their detection and effects
• Ability to work split shifts or extra duty events when needed
• Physical ability to stand, walk, run, lift, jump and ride a bicycle
• Valid AZ driver’s license
• Successfully pass agility test for security staff
• Successful completion of security training program prior to the end of probationary period

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Patrol district premises (via vehicle, foot or bicycle) to ensure safety and security standards are met
• Evaluate emergency situations to determine appropriate response to ensure safety of students, staff and property
• Assist schools in high crisis situations; provide or recommend appropriate emergency responses
• Assist law enforcement personnel and other public agencies in carrying out their functions as they may relate to school environment
• Interact with students and parents to assist administrators in the enforcement of all school district regulations and state laws including attendance statutes
• Enforce Arizona state law as it relates to student attendance
• Prepare documentation to convey information and/or written support
• Maintain vigilance and assist in crime prevention on campuses and sites
• Testify in court as needed
• Assist in student control in surrounding neighborhoods as appropriate
• Assist with extracurricular events as needed